How to Coordinate Chandeliers Throughout a House
Coordinate a house by size and by light, not by matched sets. Fix each room diameter and drop height first — 30–36 in (762–914 mm) above a dining...
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Chandelier Sizes in Inches and Centimetres: A Measured Guide
A chandelier size is two numbers, not one: a diameter and a height or drop. Factories quote both in centimetres, while American rooms are drawn in inches. Because...
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Oversized Chandelier Cost: What Each Size Step Actually Adds
In our catalogue, moving one size step up on the same chandelier adds between $110 and $2,000 in list price, depending on which step you take. Going from...
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Chandelier Size for Great Rooms and Tall Ceilings
How to size a chandelier for a great room: add the room's width and depth in feet, and read the total as the fixture diameter in inches. A...
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Colour Temperature and Dimming Consistency in Large Chandeliers
Colour temperature consistency is a specification, not a preference. On a chandelier carrying twenty to eighty lamps, one lamp a shade warmer than its neighbours is visible from...
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Restaurant and Yacht Chandeliers: What Changes When the Room Moves
Restaurant and yacht interiors put different demands on statement lighting: close viewing distance, dimming scenes, vibration, salt air and restricted fixing methods.
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CSA, UL and Voltage: Custom Chandeliers for Canada and the USA
What to ask for when a custom chandelier is specified for Canada or the USA: certification, voltage, driver compatibility, and the documentation a project needs.
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Ready to Ship or Made to Order? Lead Times for Oversized Chandeliers
What ready to ship really means for oversized chandeliers, how production and transit times work, and how to plan a date for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia or...
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Chandelier for 20 ft and 25 ft Ceilings: Working Out the Drop
How to calculate chandelier size and drop for 20 ft and 25 ft ceilings, including extended suspension, proportion and the point where a fixture becomes a composition.
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